The project aims to develop innovative solutions to increase the circularity of release liners used in the self-adhesive paper sector. In particular, the development of alternative surface treatments with release properties, with the aim of replacing silicone and consequently improving the recyclability of paper liners (today these materials must be disposed of as undifferentiated waste, negatively impacting the sustainability of the product). In addition to optimizing paper surface treatments, a collateral objective will concern the development of sustainable solutions capable of reducing the Carbon Footprint (CFP) of release liners and/or developing new functions of the latter.These aspects can be considered as key principles of the Circular Economy, which fully falls within the themes of the European strategy and the PNRR, as a further element of transition towards a green economy. Furthermore, they fit perfectly inside the KET (advanced materials).

The candidate should show a multidisciplinary background at the interface between polymer, organic and industrial chemistry; moreover, a very good knowledge of English is required considering the international nature of the company. A proactive and multifacet personality is welcomed to be part of the MOF research group.

The research team is characterized by a high multidisciplinariety and internationalization level (expecially at the Ph.D. and Post Doc level). The research team is composed by one Full Professor (Industrial Chemistry), one Associate Professor (Organic Chemistry), three assistant professor, six post-doc researchers and more than 15 Ph.D. students. The team has a plethora of different scientific interaction with both (inter)national research group and companies.